7VT880-RZ / 7VT880-RZ-C User's Manual is a manual published by GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD about this motherboard, mainly introducing the functions, usage methods, precautions and other information of the motherboard.
This manual begins with safety precautions for handling the motherboard, such as unplugging the system, using a grounded wrist strap, and avoiding static discharge. It then guides the user through hardware installation, including setting the system clock jumper, installing the CPU, memory modules, expansion cards, and connecting I/O peripherals.
Subsequent chapters cover BIOS configuration, advanced features, driver installation, and contact information for Gigabyte support worldwide. The document also includes a block diagram, motherboard layout, and specifications for supported processors, memory, and onboard peripherals.
| CPU Socket | Socket A for AMD Sempron / Athlon XP / Duron |
|---|---|
| Supported FSB | 200/266/333/400 MHz |
| Chipset | North Bridge VIA KT880, South Bridge VIA VT8237R |
| Memory Slots | 3 DDR DIMM slots, up to 3 GB, dual‑channel DDR 400/333/266 |
| AGP Slot | 1 AGP slot, 8X/4X (1.5 V) mode |
| PCI Slots | 5 PCI slots |
| IDE Connections | 2 IDE connectors (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133) |
| USB Ports | 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 rear, 4 front via cable) |
| LAN Controller | Realtek RTL8100C* (1 RJ45 port) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC655, supports Line‑In/Out, Mic, SPDIF, 2/4/6‑channel audio |
The board has three DDR DIMM slots that together support up to 3 GB of memory.
It uses a Socket A compatible with AMD Sempron, Athlon XP, Athlon, and Duron processors.
The motherboard includes a Realtek RTL8100C Ethernet controller with one RJ45 port.